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Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. 99% close to securing new Berbice powership deal – Minister Indar
(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has revealed that the Government of Guyana is 99% close to finalising a new agreement for the 36-megawatt power ship...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
(Euronews) More than 68,000 people are reportedly still missing in Venezuela after two earthquakes devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Wanted man captured in ‘barrel body’ murder
(Kaieteur News) – Police on Saturday arrested one of two remaining suspects wanted in connection with the brutal murder of 39-year-old Levi Williams, whose body was discovered stuffed headfirst...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Biker dies in Essequibo crash; driver arrested
(Kaieteur News) – A 45-year-old construction worker lost his life on Saturday after his motorcycle was struck by a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated motorist along the Reliance Public Road on...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Women diplomats in spotlight as Guyana pushes UN Secretary-General bid
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana used this year’s observance of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy to spotlight the critical role of women in global leadership while promoting the...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Govt. says work on access roads for Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge progressing
(Kaieteur News) – Construction of the road network connecting the new Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is advancing steadily, with major works on both approaches nearing completion as the landmark Region...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Home Affairs Ministry to spend $22M to rehab Secretariat building
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Home Affairs has received 19 bids for the rehabilitation of its Secretariat Building on Brickdam, Georgetown, with the project estimated to cost $22,165,500. The...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on WIN MP demands urgent police reforms in face of Corentyne teen’s death
(Kaieteur News) – The shocking death of 16-year-old Altaf King on Thursday has intensified public concern over police conduct in Guyana, sparking fresh calls for reforms within the Guyana Police...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Lotto/Let’s Bet unveiled as new title sponsor ahead of 2026 One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast
Kaieteur Sports – In a landmark development that underscores the meteoric rise of grassroots cricket in the region, FL Sport has officially unveiled the Guyana Lottery Company (GLC), through its...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists 1
(Kaieteur News) – Free does always sound like music to people ears in Guyana. But dem boys seh anytime you hear “free,” you better start checking your pockets, your patience, and your blood...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on NA man granted $700,000 bail on firearm, drug charges
(Kaieteur News) – A New Amsterdam, Berbice taxi driver was on Friday granted $700,000 bail when he appeared before the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on charges involving the alleged...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Landfill shortage fuels garbage collection woes in New Amsterdam
(Kaieteur News) – Residents of New Amsterdam have been contending with months of irregular and delayed garbage collection, resulting in overflowing bins and reports of indiscriminate waste...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on Canadian firm says Guyana gold project to lift annual output to 750,000 ounces
(Kaieteur News) – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canada-based Aris Mining, Neil Woodyer says the addition of the Toroparu Gold Project in Guyana to its portfolio will push the...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution begins today
(Kaieteur News) – Parents and guardians of children registered in Guyana’s public and private school system will begin receiving the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant from today. Each eligible...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Roach’s 300th wicket headlines West Indies’ innings win over Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo – Kemar Roach rampaged his way to his 300th Test wicket, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph all bowled menacing spells, and West Indies blasted Sri Lanka out for 101,...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on CAF launches US$1M recovery fund for Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
CAF – the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has announced the creation of a US$1 million Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund to support the country’s recovery...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Former opening batsman Gavin ‘Rastaman’ Lewis passes away
Kaieteur Sports – Statistician Charwayne Walker has informed that there is some sad news to share, former Guyana Sports Club (GSC), Guyana National Service (GNS) and GUYNEC opening batsman, Gavin...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS News Comments Off on I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
(BBC News) On the day that two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, Andreina Valerio rushed back from work to look for her almost two-year-old son, Santiago. He was with Andreina’s...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on New Central High reach national Final Eight at third attempt
GFF-Blue Water Shipping U15 Girls National Secondary School Championship Kaieteur Sports – New Central High School has secured its place in the Final Eight of the national schools’ football...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Stop wasting money!
(Kaieteur News) – Government has to stop wasting money in Guyana and begin treating basic human needs as the true measure of national progress. Development cannot be judged only by grand projects,...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on The pendulum of justice
(Kaieteur News) – The PPP Govt came out with a barrage of broadsides. All with intent to cripple. To put IDPADA-G out to pasture. Unceremoniously. Repulsively didn’t matter, was taken in...Jun 29, 2026 KNEWS Sports Comments Off on Knights beat Cavaliers by 131 runs at Empire State Cricket League T20
Kaieteur Sports – Knights beat Cavaliers by 131 runs in the continuation of the 2026 Empire State Cricket T20 competition last Saturday at Sprakers Cricket ground, USA. Knights rattled up a...Jul 20, 2026
(BBC Sport) – Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European title...Jul 20, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Christopher Ram begins his latest letter by declaring: “For a columnist who does not usually respond, Peeping Tom has spent the past several days doing little else.” That opening sentence collapses almost immediately under the weight of its own inaccuracy. What I...Jul 19, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Few issues test the sovereignty of small states more severely than requests made by powerful friends. How should a country respond when cooperation is expected, but the proposed terms exceed its legal, financial and institutional capacity? That question...Jul 20, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Everything comes to a pause. Writings already sent suspended. There is only one development to share a word about: the MV Barima. One word, and a whole barrel of pain. A disaster greeting long before the sun showed its face on a Sunday. Of all days, a Sunday. The...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
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